Employees of Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown and First Hospitality Group, along with Mayor Thomas Michael Franklin Cownie (second from the right), participate in the hotel's ribbon cutting.

Today, we are bringing you back to one of the most celebratory decades – the roaring 20's – because we are paying homage to the 12-story Liberty Building in downtown Des Moines, which was built in 1923. This building is not only a historic local landmark, but it is also the new home of Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown, which celebrated its official grand opening this week.
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown pulled out all the stops to make its grand opening event a true 1920's celebration, complete with flappers, feathers, fur and a 1920's jazz band. Community members, business partners, city representatives (including the governor and mayor of Des Moines), and members of the Hyatt family all came together to give the hotel, which is the first Hyatt Place in Iowa, a very warm welcome.
The 93-room Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown is located in the heart of the historic downtown area and is just minutes from top tourist spots, including the Civic Center, Polk County Convention Complex, Wells Fargo Arena and Court Avenue District. For families visiting the Des Moines area, the hotel is close to Iowa's famous State Fair, Science Center, IMAX Theater and Principal Park, home of the Iowa Cubs.
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown offers free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, made-to-order fresh food 24/7, and a StayFit@Hyatt fitness center.
The next time you're in the Des Moines area and are looking for a great meld of local history and modern style, make sure to come stay at Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown.

Employees of Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown and First Hospitality Group, along with Mayor Thomas Michael Franklin Cownie (second from the right), participate in the hotel's ribbon cutting.

Event speakers included (left to right): Cheryl Hayes (Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown General Manager), Governor Terry E Branstand and Mayor Thomas Michael Franklin Cownie.

Actresses dressed in 1920's clothing were hired for the hotel's grand opening event to help bring the party's theme to life.

A 1920's jazz band played music in the lobby throughout the evening.